Rockley Mount crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rockley Mount
Rockley Mount is a rural locality situated within the Bathurst Regional Council area in New South Wales (postcode 2795). Geographically, it is characterized by undulating tableland terrain typical of the Central West region, primarily utilized for agricultural purposes, including grazing and pastoral farming. As a sparsely populated area, the demographics are reflective of a small-scale rural community, with a low population density distributed across large landholdings.
Local life in Rockley Mount is centered on agrarian activities and self-sufficiency, with residents relying on the nearby village of Rockley and the regional city of Bathurst for essential services, retail, and education. The area maintains a quiet, scenic environment, prioritizing a rural lifestyle. While the locality itself contains minimal public infrastructure or amenities, its proximity to the historic village of Rockley provides access to community halls and localized heritage tourism.
Historically, the region was shaped by 19th-century European settlement during the expansion of the Bathurst district. The area’s heritage is closely linked to the broader development of the gold rush and pastoral eras in New South Wales, which prompted the establishment of regional roads and homesteads. Although Rockley Mount does not contain a major urban centre, the surrounding landscape retains remnants of early colonial land use, contributing to the historical character of the wider Bathurst tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 78 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.